Summary of Two Coursework LaTeX Files

September 01, 2014

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Update: It’s a reminder… Fatal LaTeX error occurred when I tried to compile the guide file.

Preparations

  • Get TeX: Install MacTeX
  • Editor: Sublime Text and (optional) plugin LaTeXTools (Install Guide, see 11th))
  • Bibliography manager: BibDesk (included in MacTeX)
  • Purpose: Generalise the use of LaTeX for coursework of UK universities
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Example 1: Econometrics essay

Highlights

  • Inline maths
  • Display mode maths
  • Choose a maths font
  • Draw a coordinate system
    • Produce from a table
  • Use tables to report results
    • Export from Stata
    • Table notes

Example 2: Politics (multidisciplinary) master dissertation

Highlights

  • Design dissertation layout
    • Header
  • Abbreviations / acronyms
  • Quote beside chapter title
  • Footnote counting
  • Chronologic table footnotes
  • Include Gephi graph
  • Pie chart
  • Chinese characters and pinyin
  • Divide references / bibliography in sections
  • Reference management

Updates of Dissertation With LaTeX →

Published 23 Aug 2014